The Borgia Bride

The Borgia Bride transports readers to the heart of Renaissance Italy, where a young woman navigates the treacherous world of the Borgia dynasty.Vivacious Sancha of Aragon arrives in Rome newly wed to a member of the notorious Borgia dynasty. Surrounded by the city's opulence and political corruption, she befriends her glamorous and deceitful sister-in-law, Lucrezia, whose jealousy is as legendary as her beauty. Some say Lucrezia has poisoned her rivals, particularly those to whom her handsome brother, Cesare, has given his heart. So when Sancha falls under Cesare's irresistible spell, she must hide her secret or lose her life. Caught in the Borgias' sinister web, she summons her courage and uses her cunning to outwit them at their own game.Vividly interweaving historical detail with fiction, The Borgia Bride is a richly compelling tale of conspiracy, sexual intrigue, loyalty, and drama. Set in 15th century Italy, this captivating historical novel brings to life the infamous Borgia family and the women entangled in their dangerous world. From Jeanne Kalogridis, the acclaimed author of numerous historical fiction novels, comes a gripping story of Renaissance romance and intrigue that will keep readers turning the pages.